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Hemp THC Beverages Return to Ohio Shelves
CLEVELAND – Hemp-derived THC drinks are back on a limited ...
BLAZE Launches Herbie AI Budtender for Cannabis E-Commerce
ANAHEIM – BLAZE, an AI-powered retail technology suite specifically designed ...
Curaleaf Extends Automatic Share Disposition Plan
STAMFORD – Curaleaf Holdings Inc. disclosed that Peter Clateman, its ...
Psychedelics Advance in Federal Arena as Trials and Policies Align
LOS ANGELES – Federal health officials under the Trump administration have begun to signal stronger backing for psychedelic therapies, setting the stage for possible FDA approvals of MDMA and psilocybin treatments within the next 18 ...
RESPECT: House Lawmakers Introduce Cannabis Equity Resolution
WASHINGTON – A group of eight House lawmakers, led by members of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, filed a resolution aimed at bolstering fair access to the burgeoning Cannabis sector for communities long sidelined by federal ...
Bipartisan Measure Targets Barriers to Psychedelic Therapies for Terminal Patients
WASHINGTON – A group of House and Senate lawmakers from both parties unveiled legislation to permit physicians to deliver Schedule I substances, including MDMA and psilocybin, to individuals grappling with terminal illnesses or severe mental ...
Agrify Corp Rebrands to RYTHM Inc Following $50M Green Thumb Brands Portfolio Acquisition
CHICAGO – Agrify Corporation has acquired a portfolio of intellectual property from Green Thumb Industries (GTI) for $50 million, including cannabis brands like RYTHM, Dogwalkers, Beboe, incredibles, &Shine, Doctor Solomon’s, Good Green, and Señorita. Concurrently, ...
DPA Petition Urges Trump to Fully Deschedule Cannabis Amid Rescheduling Discussions
LOS ANGELES – The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has launched a petition urging the Trump administration to remove Cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), arguing that a proposed shift to Schedule III fails to ...
Ibogaine Gains Spotlight as Former House Speaker Calls for Wider Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Newt Gingrich, a Former House Speaker, has drawn attention to ibogaine, a psychedelic compound derived from the African iboga shrub, calling it a potential game-changer for treating addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ...
Colombian President Pushing Congress for Swift Action on Full Cannabis Legalization
BOGOTÁ – Colombia's House of Representatives First Committee has passed a bill to legalize adult-use Cannabis, marking an early win for reformers in a country long at the center of global drug policy debates. Sponsored ...
Texas Regulator Awards Verano Conditional License to Operate in State’s Medical Cannabis Market
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a conditional license to Verano Texas, LLC, a subsidiary of Verano Holdings Corp., paving the way for the MSO to pursue cultivation, processing, and retail ...
Sensi Brands Secures Major Cultivation Site in Bid for Overseas Expansion
RICHMOND HILL – Sensi Brands Inc. completed its purchase of Maricann Inc., gaining control of a sprawling production facility tailored for export markets. The deal, the company's biggest to date, centers on a 100-acre campus ...
High Tide Launches Europe’s First Canna Cabana Store in Berlin
BERLIN – High Tide Inc., the Calgary-based Cannabis retailer known for its discount club model, has cut the ribbon on its inaugural European outpost, a Canna Cabana store in central Berlin that sells accessories and ...
The Valens Company Begins Manufacturing Cannabis-Infused Beverages
KELOWNA, BC - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS), a manufacturer of cannabis products, announced the successful commissioning and completion of first shipments from Pommies (otherwise known as Southern Cliff Brands) located in ...
Minority Cannabis Business Association to Unveil National Cannabis Equity Report and Digital Research Map
WASHINGTON - On February 10th, 2022, the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) will take the first step on a journey to usher in a new era of social equity with the release of the National ...
Neptune Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
LAVAL, QC,- Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPT) (TSX: NEPT), a diversified and fully integrated health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, today announced its financial and operating results for ...
SCHWAZZE CLOSES ACQUISITION OF EMERALD FIELDS
DENVER–Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ), announced today that it has closed the transaction to acquire MCG, LLC . Emerald Fields is the owner and operator of two retail cannabis dispensaries, located in Manitou Springs and Glendale, Colorado. This successful acquisition is part of the ...
Leaf Trade Announces National Partnership with Curaleaf
CHICAGO -- Leaf Trade, Inc. a wholesale cannabis marketplace that services cannabis sellers, brands, distributors and retailers in 25 markets, today announced a national partnership with Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF), a leading ...
Aurora Cannabis Announces Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Results
EDMONTON, AB- Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), today announced its financial and operational results for the second quarter fiscal 2022 ended December 31, 2021. "During the second quarter, we improved our Adjusted EBITDA ...
Harborside Inc. Announces Closing of First Tranche of Pelorus Debt Financing
OAKLAND– Harborside Inc. (CSE: HBOR), (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically-integrated cannabis enterprise, is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of its previously announced US$77.3 million debt financing with Pelorus Equity Group and to ...
Village Farms International Appoints Ann Gillin Lefever as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs
VANCOUVER, BC - Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) announced the appointment of Ann Gillin Lefever to the position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. ...
High Tide Closes Acquisition of Bud Room, Securing Ownership of Fastendr™ Retail Kiosk and Smart Locker Technology
CALGARY, AB - High Tide Inc. (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announce that further to its press release dated January 5, 2022, ...
Thailand Becomes First Asian Country To Decriminalize Cannabis
BANGKOK—Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalization of cannabis, though authorities have left a grey area around its recreational use. Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced that the ...
Survey Reveals Security, Account Shutdowns Among Top Concerns of Cannabis Operators
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Dama Financial, the nation's largest provider of access to banking and payment solutions for the cannabis industry, recently conducted a survey of operators across all cannabis-legal states regarding their concerns ...
New York Office of Cannabis Management Cracks Down On Businesses ‘Gifting’ Cannabis
NEW YORK–The head of New York state’s Cannabis Control Board has declared that businesses that are giving away cannabis as a promotion with the purchase of an overpriced T-shirt, lighter or other item are breaking ...
Mydecine’s Exclusive Dealer Identified as Licensed Psilocybin and MDMA Supplier in Canada
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) (FSE: 0NFA) (“Mydecine” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health and ...
HEXO Provides Update on “The Path Forward”; Identifies $15 Million in Cost Savings
GATINEAU, Quebec–HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO), a producer of cannabis products, today provided an update on its previously announced strategic plan, "The Path Forward", designed to solidify HEXO’s position as the number one cannabis ...
Unrivaled Brands Expands Product Offering Through Distribution Agreement with POTTERS Cannabis Co.
SANTA ANA -- Unrivaled Brands, Inc. (OTCQX: UNRV) today announced a distribution agreement with POTTERS Cannabis Co., a legacy California cannabis vape cartridge brand. The Agreement will bring Potters’ diverse lineup of products into Unrivaled’s California ...
Gage Growth Corp. Launches Pure Beauty Products in Michigan Stores
DETROIT–Gage Growth Corp. (CSE: GAGE) (OTCQX: GAEGF), a premium cannabis brand and operator in Michigan, announced that the Company will launch products from Pure Beauty, starting Friday, February 11th. Gage previously announced an exclusive five-year ...
Two More Studies Link Cannabis Use to Greater Levels of Exercise
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom–In two representative studies published last year, an association was observed that cannabis users have greater levels of physical activity compared to those who did not use cannabis. Authors of the first study, published ...
Vilsack Calls Out Hemp During Announcement of USDA’s $1 Billion Climate Investment
JEFFERSON CITY U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (featured picture) paid a visit to Lincoln University on Monday and announced that the USDA will invest $1 billion in climate-smart commodities and provide funding for pilot projects. ...
Apex Files Phase 2a Clinical Trial Application with Health Canada Announces Series A Financing
VANCOUVER, B.C.,–Apex Labs is also announce the filing of a phase 2a Clinical Trial Application with Health Canada on February 3rd, 2022. This CTA is for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study to evaluate the ...
Fyllo Unveils Jurisdiction Dashboard to Accelerate Regulatory Research
NEW YORK-- Fyllo, a leader in compliance-first SaaS solutions for highly regulated, high-growth industries, announced the launch of Jurisdiction Dashboard, a new feature in the Fyllo Regulatory Database. The dashboard, which updates in real-time, provides ...
New Survey Reveals Security, Account Shutdowns Among Top Concerns of Cannabis Operators
SAN FRANCISCO--Dama Financial, the nation's largest provider of access to banking and payment solutions for the cannabis industry, recently conducted a survey of operators across all cannabis-legal states regarding their concerns and struggles. When asked ...
CANOPY GROWTH REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS
SMITHS FALLS, ON–Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) today announces its financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2022 ended December 31, 2021. All financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Encouraging ...
First African Cannabis SPAC Planned by Cilo Cybin Founder Theron
CAPE TOWN– Cilo Cybin, the first firm in South Africa to be approved by regulators to cultivate and sell cannabis while researching the benefits of magic mushrooms, is mulling a listing in Johannesburg...and Luxembourg, according to ...
Leafly Begins Trading on Nasdaq Under ‘LFLY’ Following SPAC Merger with Merida Merger Corp
SEATTLE & NEW YORK–Leafly Holdings Inc., a leading online cannabis discovery marketplace and resource for cannabis consumers, and Merida Merger Corp. I (NASDAQ: MCMJ), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Merida Capital Holdings, today ...
Thompson Duke Industrial Automates Filling and Capping of Dablicator™ Oil Applicator
PORTLAND, Ore.- Thompson Duke Industrial, cannabis oil vaporizer device filling and capping equipment, is now providing automated solutions for filling and capping the Dablicator™ Oil Applicator. The patented Dablicator™ Oil Applicator, invented by California's Jetty ...
